#17 Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Fighting in Your Parenting

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to Parenting Well, where we know that parenting well is challenging and that all parents are the best parents they know how to be. The foundation for raising happy, healthy youth is for us as parents to fill our own well with useful, reliable, credible information, tools and strategies. This leaves us more engaged, educated and empowered to support our children in being strong, resourceful, confident and resilient in the face of life’s many challenges and adventures. So, let’s fill that well! Today’s well source is Paige Trevor. Paige is a Certified Parent Educator and the owner of a business called Balancing Act since 2010. This was inspired by a desire to help people clear the clutter from their life. Having seen the impact of disorganization within businesses and families, Paige used her blend of empathy, humor, cheerleading, and, as she likes to describe it, “a wee bit of tough love” to help families clear the way for more satisfying lives. This episode covers: Finding the magic middle in discussions Solving problems together Supporting your kids mental health Establishing effective routines Planning vs. doing your day Managing conflict Reducing stress and anxiety Having fun together Building close relationships Taking care of yourself Holding a family meeting Parenting through challenging situations RESOURCES Paige's Website: Balancing Act  Paige on Twitter Paige on LinkedIn Book: The Opposite of Worry: The Playful Parenting Approach to Childhood Anxieties and Fears by Lawrence Cohen Book: Time to Parent: Organizing Your Life to Bring Out the Best in Your Child and You by Julie Morgenstern